Babar Azam & Naseem Shah join Colombo Strikers, Fakhar Zaman to play for Kandy Falcons in LPL 2023

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Top Cricketing Stars Dwayne Bravo, Keiron Pollard and Shakib Al Hassan are some renowned names that have registered for the Fourth Edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL).

The Lanka Premier League (LPL) today announced further details for the fourth edition of the tournament, which will be played in Colombo and Kandy from July 30th to August 20th 2023

The tournament will feature five teams: Colombo, Galle, Jaffna, Kandy, and Dambulla.

The teams will play each other twice in the round-robin stage, with the top four teams advancing to the playoffs.

The LPL has also announced a number of foreign players who have been registered for the upcoming players’ draft. These players include:


Australia: Shaun Marsh, Matthew Wade, D’Arcy Short, and Usman Khawaja.

South Africa: Lungi Ngidi, Imran Tahir, and Tabraiz Shamsi.

Pakistan: Muhammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, and Wahab Riaz.

Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, and Afif Hossain.

Ireland: Paul Stirling.

West Indies: Johnson Charles, Ashley Nurse, Dwayne Bravo, and Keiron Pollard

New Zealand: Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Seifert, Daryl Mitchell, and Doug Bracewell.

Namibia: Gerhard Erasmus.

West Indies stars Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard have agreed to participate in the first part of the LPL tournament due to their commitments to the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

Player Registration is scheduled on the 15th May and the Live Players Draft is scheduled on the 4th of June in Colombo.

Mr Anil Mohan, Founder and CEO of Dubai-based production giant IPG, the official promoter of LPL, said, “This year’s tournament includes an exciting list of players. I am sure fans can look forward to some scintillating performances from them.”

“The tournament has been scheduled for July and August this year, as it sits well with Sri Lanka’s international calendar. It also gives us the best opportunity to attract top international talent,” said Mr. Samantha Dodanwela, Tournament Director of the Lanka Premier League.

https://www.newswire.lk/2023/04/25/i...-for-lpl-2023/

[pakistani pride]

To see Naseem Shah play in almost every single leauge just shows how backward Pak cricket is. No planning, no targets, just nothing.

Why should your premier white ball bowler go and play every single leauge.

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The Lanka Premier League (LPL) is back and better than ever with its upcoming 4th edition set to take place from 30th July to 20th August, 2023. This year, the matches will be played both in Colombo and Kandy, featuring five teams: Galle Gladiators, Dambulla Aura, Lyca Jaffna Kings, Colombo Strikers and Kandy Falcons – with each team including 6 international players. Player Registrations will open on the 15th of May, for both local and international players, with the Live Player Draft scheduled for the 4th of June 2023.

One of the most exciting aspects of the LPL is the calibre of players it attracts from all around the world. This year, some of the biggest names in cricket will be participating, including West Indies stars Dwayne Bravo and Keiron Pollard, as well as Shakib Al Hassan, one of Bangladesh’s greatest all-rounders.

But that is not all! The LPL has also announced a number of foreign players who have been registered for the upcoming players’ draft. Players from Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ireland, New Zealand, and Namibia will all be vying for a chance to participate in the tournament. Some of the star players include Matthew Wade, Shaun Marsh, D’Arcy Short, Usman Khawaja, Lungi Ngidi, Imran Tahir, Tabraiz Shamsi, Muhammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Wahab Riaz, Litton Das, Afif Hossain, Paul Stirling, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Seifert, Daryl Mitchell, Doug Bracewell, and Gerhard Erasmus.

The teams will play each other twice in the round-robin stage, with the top four teams advancing to the playoffs. The tournament promises to be an action-packed, super thrilling series with top-quality cricket on display throughout.

Anil Mohan, Founder and CEO of Dubai-based production giant IPG, the official promoter of LPL, expressed his excitement about the games and the quality of players the LPL attracts, “This year’s tournament includes an exciting list of players. I am sure fans can look forward to some scintillating performances from them!”

West Indies stars Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard have agreed to participate only in the first part of the LPL tournament due to their commitments to the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Players of their fine calibre, and global recognition, willing to make accommodations to participate in the LPL, is a testament to the quality of the tournament and the level of international talent it is capable of attracting.

“The tournament has been scheduled for July and August this year, as it sits well with Sri Lanka’s international calendar. It also gives us the best opportunity to attract top international talent,” said Mr. Samantha Dodanwela, Tournament Director of the Lanka Premier League.

The LPL has been a great success since its inception and is enjoyed by fans all over the world. It is an exceptional platform for young Sri Lankan talent to showcase their skills and compete against some of the best players in the world. With the match dates set to be announced during the first week of May, fans all around the world can now plan their schedules and witness the excitement of the Lanka Premier League.

“We are excited to be hosting the tournament once again and can’t wait to see what this year’s edition has in store. With the level of talent on display, we are confident that the tournament will be a huge success!” added Mr. Dodanwela.

So, cricket fans, mark your calendars and get ready for the LPL, a tournament that promises to be full of excitement and action. The fourth edition of the LPL is set to take Sri Lankan cricket to new heights, with anticipation growing amongst fans in Sri Lanka and across the world.

https://srilankacricket.lk/2023/04/w...ment-sparkles/

[shamaan]

To see Naseem Shah play in almost every single leauge just shows how backward Pak cricket is. No planning, no targets, just nothing.

Why should your premier white ball bowler go and play every single leauge.

I blame the pcb they can easily say your not allowed to participate in tournaments.

[Savak]

For all the experience our players get in these leagues, they ultimate end up having nothing to show for it when it comes too meaningful T-20, ODI series wins against top sides or winning major ICC trophies. End result is that Pakistan's test side is low tier.

[Firebat]

What is Naseem Shah doing in these pyjama leagues, just a couple months before the WC?

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Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that the ‘Overseas Player Registration’ for the 4th Edition of the Lanka Premier League has now commenced.


Capped Players

A player is considered ‘capped’ if he has featured in the starting XI of a minimum of one senior match for his country, either in Test, ODI, or T20i formats.

Uncapped Players

A player who has not represented his country but has played first-class cricket at home, or T20 cricket in a franchise league sanctioned by a full or associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) will be considered an “uncapped player.’

Ex-Sri Lanka players

While ex-Sri Lanka cricketers who still play competitive T20 franchise cricket in a franchise league sanctioned by a full or associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) can also register themselves.

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Babar Azam, the captain of the national cricket team, has signed a contract with the Lanka Premier League.

According to Sri Lankan media, Babar Azam is included in the list of cricketers who had been directly signed in the LPL.

Colombo signed a contract with captain Babar Azam, besides Matheesha Pathirana and Chamika Karunaratne.

David Miller, Matthew Wade, Shakib Al Hasan, and Tabraiz Shamsi have also been directly signed in the LPL.

According to Sri Lankan media, the selection of players for the Sri Lankan Premier League will be held on June 11.

The Lanka Premier League is scheduled from July 31 to August 22.

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Pakistani Stars Babar & Naseem Joined Colombo Strikers in LPL 2023

Dubai

The Colombo Strikers, who will play their first season of the Lanka Premier League this year, announced a star-studded Icon Players line-up on Tuesday. The Icon Players include Pakistan Captain Babar Azam, highly talented Pakistan speedster Naseem Shah and Sri Lankan T20 stars Matheesha Pathirana and Chamika Karunaratne.

The Colombo franchise will certainly receive a lot of attention from cricket fans around the world with Pakistan superstar Babar Azam in their set-up. The top-order batter has amassed a whopping 9201 runs in 260 T20s at a brilliant average of 44.02.

Fast bowler Naseem Shah will be looking to lead the bowling attack with Pathirana. The youngster has taken 73 wickets in 76 matches at a magnificent average of 29.75.

The 20-year-old Matheesha Pathirana has caught the cricketing world by storm with his performances in T20s in the recent past. The fast bowler has picked up 22 wickets in 20 matches at a spectacular average of 22.36.

Meanwhile, the bowling all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne will play a vital role in the Colombo Strikers team. The experienced campaigner has taken 60 wickets and scored 726 runs in 93 T20 matches.

Speaking about the announcement of the Icon Players, Sagar Khanna said, "We are absolutely thrilled to have four of the biggest T20 stars as a part of our Icon Players line-up. We have built a strong core group of players around which we will construct a formidable team for the season. With these superstars with us, we are well on our way to forming a power-packed team."

The Colombo Strikers will be in action in their first season of the Lanka Premier League in July-August 2023.

[Rana]

So Babar wasn’t picked in the hundred draft because of national duty clashes but is now picked in Lanka League (not through the draft system either)

Am I missing something here?

[hafizexpress]

This is pathetic

[Saj]

Easy money for the guys isn't it.

3 weeks of fairly low level cricket where they should dominate.

[AamchiMumbaikar]

To see Naseem Shah play in almost every single leauge just shows how backward Pak cricket is. No planning, no targets, just nothing.

Why should your premier white ball bowler go and play every single leauge.

For $$

[Kroll]

What is Naseem Shah doing in these pyjama leagues, just a couple months before the WC?

Coming from impoverished backgrounds, these players are getting greedy.

[topspin]

It's a step up for Babar after having recently played in the Ramadhan cup.

Does anyone know when he'll be playing in Nepal's T20 league?

[Bilal7]

For all the experience our players get in these leagues, they ultimate end up having nothing to show for it when it comes too meaningful T-20, ODI series wins against top sides or winning major ICC trophies. End result is that Pakistan's test side is low tier.

2021 T20 WC: Just missed out on making the final.
2022 T20 WC: Came second place.

The 2019 WC was played with a lot of dead-weight. The current ODI team is in a great place.

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Fakhar Zaman also confirmed for Kandy Falcons

[msb314]

Easy money for the guys isn't it.

3 weeks of fairly low level cricket where they should dominate.

So thought PCB mandated that centrally contracted players could only play in the PSL + one other league…

Then what happened here?

[JattMaula]

So thought PCB mandated that centrally contracted players could only play in the PSL + one other league…

Then what happened here?

PCB management changed so every policy reversed on its head.

[MenInG]

It's a step up for Babar after having recently played in the Ramadhan cup.

Does anyone know when he'll be playing in Nepal's T20 league?

What step is this for Fakhar Zaman? Up as well?

[Saj]

So thought PCB mandated that centrally contracted players could only play in the PSL + one other league…

Then what happened here?

Seems the policy has changed, although nothing official from PCB.

[GreenKhan]

Pakistan have very little scheduled between now and the World Cup. The Asia cup is on tenterhooks, and no announcement of any other tour , rather than sitting bone idle no harm in the boys staying match sharp and time in the middle .
Don’t see what the big deal is at all.